Scientist names prehistoric ‘vampire squid’ after Biden

By Luke Gentile

Published March 8, 2022 10:15pm ET

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A scientist said he honored President Joe Biden by naming a prehistoric “vampire squid” after the 46th president.

Syllipsimopodi bideni is described as an “incredibly rare” fossil, according to a report.

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